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Punta Cardón, Venezuela

Falcón · Venezuela

Punta Cardón is a large city in Falcón, Venezuela with a population of 113,999. Elevation: 112 ft (34 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).

113,999 Population 1,028/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
83°F Avg Temperature 28°C
18.0 in Annual Rain
America / Caracas Timezone

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About Punta Cardón

Punta Cardón

Punta Cardón is a town and parish in the Carirubana autonomous municipality of Falcón state, Venezuela.

People

Population113,999
Density1,028/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp83°F (28°C)
Rain18.0 in/yr
Sunny Days303/yr
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Population113,999
Population Density1,028 / sq mi
Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Coordinates11.6581°, -70.2150°
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas
Country🇻🇪 Venezuela
State / ProvinceFalcón
Average Temperature83°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation18.0 inches (457 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punta Cardón

Punta Cardón is a large city in Venezuela (Falcón) with a population of 113,999. The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet (34 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.0 inches. The timezone is America/Caracas.

Climate in Punta Cardón

Punta Cardón has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (30°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 490 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 22.4° / 32.8° 19.8
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 22.5° / 33.6° 12.2
Mar 27.5°C / 81°F 23° / 33.7° 24.3
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 24.1° / 35.5° 7.3
May 29.1°C / 84°F 25.3° / 36.1° 103.2
Jun 29.2°C / 85°F 25.2° / 36.4° 28.0
Jul 29.1°C / 84°F 25.1° / 36.4° 34.9
Aug 29.8°C / 86°F 25.5° / 37.9° 31.9
Sep 30°C / 86°F 24.7° / 37.9° 43.8
Oct 29.2°C / 85°F 25.1° / 35.6° 78.7
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 24.5° / 33.6° 71.4
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 23.6° / 33.6° 34.3
Punta Cardón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 303 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 112 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.8°F
53% above Venezuela avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area110.9 sq mi (287.2 km²)
Population Density1,028/sq mi
Coordinates11.6581°N, 70.2150°W
TimezoneAmerica/Caracas

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"
53% below Venezuela avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 3.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

61 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 28, 2025.

Mar 30, 1999 68 km NNW of Carora, Venezuela M5.8 109 km
Dec 2, 1999 78 km S of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.5 79 km
Nov 27, 2009 49 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M5.4 147 km
Jun 28, 2001 27 km SSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.3 28 km
Apr 15, 1997 71 km NNW of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M5.3 133 km
Mar 10, 2017 64 km N of Coro, Venezuela M5.2 79 km
Jan 1, 2006 108 km W of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M5.1 108 km
Nov 24, 1990 76 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M5.1 132 km
Jan 8, 2010 47 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.8 145 km
Mar 9, 2017 73 km N of Coro, Venezuela M4.8 81 km
Aug 27, 2011 101 km NNE of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.7 106 km
Jan 4, 2013 77 km N of Barquisimeto, Venezuela M4.7 135 km
Jan 8, 2010 45 km NE of Carora, Venezuela M4.7 143 km
Aug 9, 2024 48 km NW of Aroa, Venezuela M4.6 149 km
Apr 7, 1990 145 km N of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 150 km
Feb 21, 2014 102 km NNW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 105 km
Sep 2, 2014 64 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 120 km
Sep 2, 1991 60 km NW of Punto Fijo, Venezuela M4.6 62 km
Apr 24, 1992 51 km SSE of Coro, Venezuela M4.6 105 km
Jul 23, 2009 28 km WSW of Punta Cardón, Venezuela M4.6 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Matthew (2016).

Year Name Category Closest
2016 Matthew Category 5 225 km
2007 Felix Category 4 172 km
2005 Emily Category 4 268 km
2004 Ivan Category 5 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 1.3 in
June 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.0 in
August 85°F (30°C) 1.4 in
September 86°F (30°C) 2.0 in Warmest
October 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
December 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in

Punta Cardón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 80°F in January to 86°F in September. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Farmers Markets in Punta Cardón

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Punta Cardón

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Bijou Amethyste

Cinemas in Punta Cardón

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cinex Las Virtudes

Theatres in Punta Cardón

2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cine Comunidad Cardon
Sala Experimental de Arte Bariquía Domingo

Zoos in Punta Cardón

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoológico Gustavo Rivera

Gas Stations in Punta Cardón

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

E/S El Dorado
E/S Tropipollo

Banks in Punta Cardón

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Nacional de Crédito
Banesco
BNC
Mercantil

Shopping Malls in Punta Cardón

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

C.C. Las Virtudes
Caribean Paraguana

Golf Courses in Punta Cardón

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Club de Golf de Cardón

Breweries in Punta Cardón

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Regional

Stadiums & Teams in Punta Cardón

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Punta Cardón

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
José Leonardo Chirinos AirportCZEMedium Airport
Josefa Camejo International AirportLSPMedium Airport
Adícora AirportSmall Airport
Dabajuro AirportSmall Airport
Mamón AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Punta Cardón

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Caracas

Around Punta Cardón

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 9
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 3
Bars 2
Supermarkets 5
Banks 13
Hotels 7
Parks 27
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Punta Cardón

2 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Faro de Puerto Recalada Guaranao
  • • Faro de Recalada BNFA

🇻🇪 About Venezuela

Capital Caracas
Population 28,870,195
Area 912,050 km²
GDP (USD) $102,376,526,556
GDP per capita $3,617
HDI 0.709
Life expectancy 72.5 years
Internet users 61.6%
Urban population 89.3%
Currency VES (Bolivar Soberano)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +58
TLD .ve
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Venezuela

34 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Epiphany Día de Reyes
Jan 14 Feast of the Divina Pastora Día de la Divina Pastora
Jan 15 Teacher's Day Día del Maestro
Feb 12 Youth Day Día de la Juventud
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Mar 8 International Women's Day Dia Internacional de la Mujer
Mar 19 Saint Joseph's Day Día de San José
Mar 21 Slavery Abolition Anniversary Día del abolición de la esclavitud
Mar 31 Foundation anniversary Day of San Cristóbal, Táchira Aniversario del fundacion del San Cristóbal
Apr 19 Beginning of the Independence Movement Proclamación de la Independencia
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 3 Festival of the Crosses Día del Cruz del Mayo
May 10 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
May 14 Ascension Day Día de la Ascención
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Jun 21 Father's Day Día de los Padres
Jun 24 Anniversary of the Battle of Carabobo Aniversario de la Batalla de Carabobo
Jun 27 Journalists' Day Día del Periodista y aniversario de la instauración del Decreto de Instrucción pública gratuita y obligatoria
Jul 5 Independence Day Cinco de julio
Jul 19 Children's Day Dia del niño
Jul 24 Simón Bolívar's Birthday Natalicio del Libertador Simón Bolívar
Jul 25 Caracas City Foundation Day Aniversario del fundacion del Caracas
Aug 3 Flag Day Día de la Bandera
Sep 8 Birth of the Blessed Virgin Mary Día del Virgen del Valle
Sep 24 Feast of the Our Lady of Mercy Día del Virgen de las Mercedes
Oct 12 Day of Indigenous Resistance Día de la Resistencia Indígena
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Día de Todos los Santos
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Día de los fieles difuntos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Day La Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Nochebuena
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad
Dec 31 New Year's Eve Nochevieja

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Frequently Asked Questions About Punta Cardón

What is the population of Punta Cardón?

Punta Cardón has a population of 113,999 residents and is located in Venezuela. The population density is 1,028 people per square mile, spread across 110.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punta Cardón?

Punta Cardón has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 303 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.0 inches.

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